DKSH Acquires Australian Chemicals Distributor

10:29 AM MDT | August 31, 2011 | Alex Scott

DKSH (Zurich) has acquired specialty chemicals distributor Tiger Chemicals (Melbourne, Australia) to expand its market presence in Australia and gain market access to the market in New Zealand. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal provides DKSH with access to several hundred customers and a sales team with more than 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals distribution. The newly acquired company will operate within DKSH’s Performance Materials business unit. “This bolt-on acquisition marks a significant point in the...